OKLAHOMA CITY — Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius J. Beltran, who formerly served as Bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa, passed away at 91 in Oklahoma City on Friday morning.
The Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma said Beltran formerly served as Bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa in the late 70s and 80s before serving as Archbishop of Oklahoma City.
The Most Rev. David Konderla, Bishop of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma, shared the following statement:
“Archbishop Emeritus Eusebius J. Beltran faithfully served the Church in Oklahoma for many years, first as Bishop of the Diocese of Tulsa, beginning in 1978, then as Archbishop of Oklahoma City. We join with the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City in mourning his passing but also give thanks for his life of dedication and service. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family, friends, and all those within the clergy, religious, and laity who have known and served alongside him.…